Korea to overhaul LCC safety guidelines

The South Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MLIT) has outlined a set of new safety guidelines requiring all low-cost carriers (LCCs) to employ six sets of pilots and 12 type-certified mechanics for each of the aircraft in its fleet.
Additionally, all Korean LCCs will be required to have one fully operational aircraft available for use as a substitute in the event of mechanical issues prejudicing safety on a scheduled service.
Korean Yonhap news agency has ...